Feeling sick and need to speak with a doctor? Just tap on the Speak To a Doctor Now button on the home screen of the FreedomCare app to talk with a medical professional for free 24/7. If you don’t have the app, use this link to speak with a doctor: www.FreedomCareNY.com/Telehealth1
Feeling down or stressed? If you would like a listening ear or emotional support, you can call a licensed therapist at 1-800-433-2320, or text a therapist at 503-980-1777. This is a free service for FreedomCare caregivers and anyone who lives with you.
Read FreedomCare’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guide for caregivers and patients: https://bit.ly/2R6Qs7C
Budget and Financial Management assistance for disabled, homeless, and elderly persons. www.bfmakc.org
United Way of Kansas City
United Way is a nonprofit organization that can help with fundraising and social support. Contact the United Way of The Greater Kansas City area by calling 816-472-4289 or by visiting www.unitedwaygkc.org
Missouri Department of Social Services
For help with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, and other needs, visit https://mydss.mo.gov
For home delivered meals in Excelsior Springs, call 816-630-5955
Kansas City Food Banks
For a list of Kansas City food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks, please visit https://bit.ly/2Y4ygzB
Metropolitan Community College List of Food Pantries & Resources
MCCKC’s website has a published list of food pantries and local resources within the Kansas City Metro Area in both Missouri and Kansas State. You can view it here:https://mcckc.edu/counseling/food-pantries
For household assistance, free AC unit programs, and help with food, clothes, and medical assistance, call the Bishop Sullivan Center at 816-231-0984 or visit www.bishopsullivan.org
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City
For weatherization assistance in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area, contact CAAGKC by calling 816-459-9615 or visiting www.caagkc.org
If you need accessibility and mobility equipment, KC Lift & Elevator has new and recycled options. To reach them, call 913-327-5557 or visit www.kclift.com
Missouri Assistive Technology
MoAT works to make accessible devices for Missourians with visual or hearing disabilities. Call 816-655-6700 or 800-647-8557, or visit www.at.mo.gov
You can connect with a live person at the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 by calling their support number at 800-272-3900
Connect with others who care for loved ones with Alzheimer's through free support groups, online message boards and forums, education programs, and blog posts at https://bit.ly/3hF5j4P
As Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia progress, your loved one's behaviors may change. Behavior change can be hard to handle, but here are some resources to guide you through each stage of the disease: https://bit.ly/2zHrjLx
You can connect with a live person at Autism Speaks 9 am - 5 pm for support by calling 1-888-AUTISM2 (1-888-288-4762) or visiting https://bit.ly/2ADPbAe
Cancer Information Specialists are available 24/7 to answer your question about:
Specific cancers and coping with cancer
Treatment options and side effects
Medicines and pain control
Clinical trials
Prevention and screening
Quitting tobacco
There are many local and national resources available to cancer patients that they can refer you to including:patient services, support groups, social services, medical equipment, wigs and prostheses, transportation, lodging, and financial programs. Call 1-800-227-2345 or visit https://bit.ly/2N3QkU6
Cancer Support Community
Connect with English and Spanish speaking counselors and resource specialists available to chat with you and support you (M-F 9 am - 9pm) by calling 1-888-793-9355 or visiting https://bit.ly/3d9V5Gj
Connect with a live person at American Diabetes Association (M-F, 8:30 am - 8 pm) for support: 1-800-DIABETES or https://community.diabetes.org/home
Check out these stress-free recipes, prep tips, and shopping lists to make and enjoy making healthy food that tastes great: https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org
National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP (4357)) is a free, confidential, 24/7/365 treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for people and families facing mental or substance use disorders
SAMHSA provides referrals to local treatment centers, support groups, and community organizations. Learn more here: https://www.samhsa.gov
For information about independent living, finding an advocate, nursing homes, and other long-term care, call 816-387-2104 (Region 4) or visit https://bit.ly/3d9QG66
The Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline can be reached at 800-392-0210 or through their online reporting system here: https://bit.ly/2NtPWOW
Northland Shepherd’s Center
For insurance assistance, aging support, transportation, and more senior services in Clay and Platte counties, call 816-452-4536 or visit http://northlandsc.org
Platte County Seniors
For help with transportation, home repair, and independent living support for seniors in Platte County, call 816-270-2800 or visit https://platteseniors.org
Missouri Seniors’ Legal Helpline
For legal assistance for seniors, call 800-235-5503